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BHG: Leaf Place Cards |
Luckily I had the major stuff down:
- table cloth – check
- chargers – check
- utensils – check
- plates and bowls – check
But I needed a little more oomph. A few of the usual fall staples make great ingredients when you’re in a pinch to adorn the table with that little something extra: pine cones, mini pumpkins, and best of all – leaves!
First thing’s first, you’ve just got to get a centerpiece together. For my natural focal point, I grabbed a large bowl and arranged some apples, pine cones, and moss inside and jazzed it up a bit with some faux branches around the base. Having just made a trip to the pumpkin patch (that morning!) I added a few mini pumpkins to the display. Some bright yellow flowers embellished with a bright green satin bow added a real pop to the table.
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Apple and pine cone centerpiece |
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I just love how these place cards turned out |
Oh, how nice! I liked some of these ideas, isn’t decorating with Fall colours always fun?
Thanks, Heather! Admittedly I’m not the biggest fan of this particular season, but I really did find myself enjoying getting set up for it this year. And yes, it had to do with the fun fall colours!
It’s beautiful!! I love the leaves tied to the napkins and the leaf-shaped butter!
Thanks so much, Brooke! Those were my favourite features of the table as well (especially the butter!)
Take care,
Christina
Also, THANK YOU, Cassity and Justin, for featuring me here today! I really appreciate it 🙂
Take care,
Christina
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Also, THANK YOU, Cassity and Justin, for featuring me here today! I really appreciate it 🙂
Take care,
Christina
Why, I have some of those glass candle holders/coasters that I could put a leaf underneath, what a neat idea! I too use real leaves on the table and as place cards each year. It’s one of those activities that I use to keep little guests occupied. They get to go out and “hunt” for the most beautiful leaves and then I give them markers and ask them to write the names in their prettiest cursive writing. The leaves are so pretty and the kids so proud of their creations and contributions!
Thanks for all your wonderful ideas; I’ll be adding several of them to my Thanksgiving table this year!
I’m so happy to have given you some inspiration, Erin! And I love your idea of having the kiddies make their own leaf place markers – SUPER clever!
Take care,
Christina
Sorry about that, I meant Ellen!!!
I love the fall colors and decor with the aqua-turquoise colored placements…it really gives it a fresh pop of color. Sometimes, I think autumn/thanksgiving decor can be really heavy looking, but this still has a nice, fresh, playful look to it. I think it’s great. (I would never have the patience to cut butter into shapes…very impressive!)
Thanks for the sweet comment, Erin!
I’ll let you in on a little secret… my placemats are actually linen napkins!!!! I too loved this colour and really wanted to have it on my table – so I opened up the napkins, neatly folded and ironed down two sides, and voila – instant placemat!
Also, try the butter shapes – it is beyond EASY; literally just cut off a piece of butter from the stick and press the cookie cutter into it. Barely any effort at all!
Take care,
Christina